
A major bank is cutting its standard easy-access savings rate to just 1.26 per cent to heap further misery on savers.
Shares in TBC Bank soared after the FTSE 250-listed Georgian lender posted a forecast-beating fourth quarter, propelled by growth in its Uzbek business.
Pinpointing the best time to renew your car insurance could help you save more than £200 a year, experts suggest.
Ross McEwan will replace Ken MacKenzie as BHP's chair at the end of March, a year after he stood down as boss of National Australia Bank, where he spent five years in charge.
Total sales were worth £7billion last year, a 34 per cent increase on 2023, according to the latest data from the Association of British Insurers.
Consensus estimates have the Leicestershire-based housebuilder making adjusted pre-tax profits of between £506million and £588million this financial year.
Is Rachel from Accounts about to make the most calamitous decision of her eight-month tenure as Chancellor by axing tax-free cash Isas?
The next time you see that image of a hooded, slightly evil-looking man hunched over a laptop, pause and consider that the world of scams has moved on.
A major high street bank has blown the fixed rate mortgage war price war wide open by cutting rates to below 4%.
The latest trauma at BP needs perspective. The disappointing financial results and presence of activist Elliott on the share register are unsettling.
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband last week announced that all privately rented properties must have an EPC rating of C by 2030.
The Bank of England governor said the Chancellor must keep in mind the 'lasting damage' caused by the meltdown in 2008 and 2009.
Virgin Atlantic promised to reimburse us 75% of the cost of our tickets to the US after we agreed to switch flights. But although the trip was last May we have yet to receive it.
I fell out with my neighbours. I'm now selling my house and every time I've had a viewing they deliberately cause a nuisance.
Investors are frustrated at the valuation gap between BP and its London-listed rival Shell, as well as US energy giants ExxonMobil and Chevron.
Altman (pictured) said Musk was not 'a happy person' - after the Tesla boss launched a near-£80bn offer for the ChatGPT maker.
Tui boss Boss Sebastian Ebel (pictured) said people were still prioritising their holidays even in times of change and economic risks.
Savers - I urge you to check the interest rates on your easy-access accounts constantly in the coming weeks, but don't necessarily switch yet.
A major bank has launched a fixed rate mortgage below 4 per cent for the first time in months, as the battle over rates steps up a gear.
The high street bank has reduced mortgage rates for both home movers and those remortgaging, by up to 0.36 percentage points.
Financial firms have lobbied Reeves in recent weeks, claiming that the £421bn currently held in cash Isas could be put to better use in investments.
More than one million households are missing out on financial support they are entitled to - often because they don't realise they are eligible, or don't know how to claim.
If you live in an area with hard water - usually in the south East because of the chalk and limestone in the region - it could be making your appliances less efficient.
Georgie Frost, Simon Lambert and Helen Crane discuss the impact of the rate cut and the Bank of England's forecasts. Plus, a mortgage trick, trade wars and Nectar theft.
Millions of people are at risk of falling short of an adequate retirement income unless steps are taken to improve the amount they are saving.
We pick our five favourite cash Isas for savers. This is essential reading to help you choose a top savings account for your money that can also protect you from tax.
Buying undervalued companies in the hope that they'll eventually soar requires nerves of steel and infinite patience.
The Magnificent Seven, the US titans of technology, have ruled supreme in stock markets for the past two years, delivering stellar returns.
Seven weeks remain until the stamp duty thresholds fall, foisting higher tax bills on many home movers and first-time buyers.
I have Ring doorbell footage of how they unload my items, which I sent to Anyvan, where you can clearly see how unprofessional the movers are.
The people who run the show are insulated from inflation. So if it goes up to 3, 4 or 5 per cent, that's all right. They can say their actions are 'supporting the economy' or some such guff.
HMRC ramped up its warnings ahead of the 31 January deadline, but the number of taxpayers who filed late nearly doubled to 1.1m taxpayers.
Andy Curran, chief executive of giant Standard Life, said the minimum savings level of 8% through the scheme is 'simply not enough'.
I have checked my National Insurance record and have found gaps when I received Universal Credit but not the NI credits for these periods.
Here are the 10 steps to take when assuming control of investments left to you by a loved one.
Last week, six councils were allowed to increase council tax above the usual 5% threshold, putting more of a burden onto households.
Are investors starting to look for opportunities away from high-flying US shares - and could the UK stock market benefit from that? Simon Lambert and Richard Hunter discuss.
My wife is an executor to the will so might she be liable for any tax the charities have to pay? Estate planning expert Ian Dyall replies.
Hargreaves Lansdown's deal coincides with the period up to the end of the tax year. Isa holders have until 5 April to 'use or lose' their £20,000 annual Isa allowance.
Britain's used car market celebrated 5.5% growth last year but it was in-demand second-hand EVs that dominated the sales figures as customers snap up affordable EVs.
Nearly 2.4m fixed rate savings accounts are set to end in the next three months, according to analysis by Paragon Bank.
Self-healing asphalt roads developed using AI could provide a sustainable and quick fix to the UK's spiralling pothole problem, new groundbreaking research has found.
Currently, the price cap is set at £1,738, which applies to a home with average energy use, on a variable-rate energy tariff and paying by direct debit.
House prices in some places have increase by more than 500% since the turn of the millennium.
More than half of leaseholders are paying more each year on their service charge than they do on council tax thanks to soaring costs.
Can you help me value a pair of cufflinks? My mum was given them by a former Russian Olympic champion in gymnastics - Yuri Titov.
Nicolas Cary and Alasdair Turnbull are the directors of Blockchain Access UK Ltd, which officials say has filed no accounts since those for the calendar year 2020.
A £1,872 claim was rejected after Aviva got a third-party contractor to examine photos of the damage without an on-site visit.
Lady Mary had to quit her teaching job to pursue athletics and was in the red at the bank when she won pentathlon gold in 1972.
A key holding co-manager Guy Anderson is bullish about is housebuilder Bellway.
With a strong track record for delivering on its promises, the company should prove resilient, even in today's uncertain times. That makes the shares a buy, at £4.65.
It's a simple but extraordinarily powerful force that anyone saving or going into debt should understand, says Tom Stevenson of Fidelity International.
Care homes are in crisis mode, due to increased demand and the challenging economics, but Chris Mitchell has a plan to change that.
Bullion has traditionally been seen as a safe haven in a troubled period of history.
From the outset, the EV3 is an eye-catcher, with contemporary boxy crossover looks. It attracts attention and approving glances without being too loud.
The UK saw a 37% increase in the number of EV charging points in the UK last year, the latest figures from the Department for Transport and ZapMap shows.
I've had my fair share of experience working on disputes involving pets, says family lawyer Kirsten Tomlinson, pictured, of Brabners Personal.
Swindon North MP Will Stone has tabled a draft bill that would see an unlicensed driver who causes the death of another person automatically convicted of a criminal offence.
Halifax revealed the average house price rose by 0.7 per cent in January alone, with the typical home now selling for £299,138.
Simon Lambert, of This is Money, and Maike Currie, of Hargreaves Lansdown, discuss the vital things that investors need to consider and some traps to avoid.
My friend told me I could automatically lose my driving licence for cycling drunk from the pub. Is that true? Is it illegal to cycle drunk?
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee has posted a 78-page report outlining its musings on the future for inflation and the economy
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Gucci, worn by celebrities including actress Daisy Edgar-Jones (pictured), saw revenues in the three months to the end of December fall 24% on last year.
There was little in the way of explanation over the departure of Issacs (pictured) hence the speculation among investors as shares tumbled 11.1%.
Spotify boss Daniel Ek (pictured) and co-founder Martin Lorentzon offloaded over 2.5m shares last year and have continued to sell down their stakes.
Anthony Coombs, who chairs Birmingham-based S&U, told investors that any 'harm' experienced by consumers will be 'so marginal as to make demands for redress minimal.'
The Imperial Leather owner's shares jumped over 10 per cent to 87.8p in early trading, far ahead of investment trust PRS Reit, the second-strongest performer.
Catherine Mann said Britain should not be dismayed by what she described as the recent inflationary 'hump'.
Move over Amazon and Nvidia. The US tech name that people are talking about now is Palantir, the secretive data analytics giant.
Housebuilders shares fell on Tuesday morning after FTSE 250 Bellway flagged mortgage affordability concerns heading into the second half of its financial year.
As a professional downsizer, I have helped thousands of people move from the home where they have spent most of their lives to a smaller one to enjoy their later years
Nick Wilkinson took over from John Browett as the Leicestershire-based firm's chief executive in 2018 following a five-year stint running cycling retailer Evans Cycles.
The Government plans to halve the subsidies it pays to a major biomass energy supplier to operate its North Yorkshire power station.
Boaz Weinstein's firm Saba Capital announced that it will call meetings at the trusts to vote on whether to change their structure.
Kent-based Gusbourne, which is controlled by billionaire Lord Ashcroft (pictured) has struggled recently with sluggish sales.
The chief executive of Ladbrokes owner Entain has stepped down with immediate effect after less than a year with the gambling giant.
The Energy Secretary struck a deal with the FTSE 250 firm to provide fresh subsidies for its wood-burning biomass site in North Yorkshire.
All Things Considered Group, which works with artists including Nick Cave (pictured with wife Susie), added a string of new artists to its roster in 2024.
Seven of Britain's biggest chains have united to tell Rachel Reeves her tax hikes will lead to more devastating High Street closures and job losses.
The move piles pressure on BP chief exec Murray Auchincloss (pictured) to focus on fossil fuels and cut investment in renewables.
There is speculation the Chancellor (pictured) may reform ISAs in March to encourage the 14m savers holding £300bn in the accounts to switch to equities.
In another concerning prediction for the future of High Streets up and down the country, experts have predicted that the sale of WH Smith could lead to half of the company's stores closing.
Influencers, celebrities and ultra-rich buyers have been commissioning unique paint-jobs and wraps for their Ferraris which include emojis and in some cases graffiti.
'We find diamonds in the rough and we cut and finish them,' Roquefort boss Ajan Reginald says, summing up the company's approach to biotech investment and development.
Shares in an AIM-listed satellite communications specialist soared after it revealed another significant contract win with Elon Musk's SpaceX.
The technology company revealed sales from chip supplies skyrocketed by 164 per cent to £2.9million in the six months ending 30 November.
Edinburgh Worldwide is the last trust to face a vote after six others fought off plans by Saba boss Boaz Weinstein to clear out their directors and replace them with his allies.
Cab Payments fell on Monday after the fintech group announced its chief financial officer had resigned with immediate effect.
An index that measures confidence across the British manufacturing industries fell for the fourth consecutive month as businesses continued to reel from the Budget.
Regardless of all Weinstein's hot air, the investment trusts and the wider industry do have a case to answer and should take this episode as a catalyst for improvement.
New York hedge fund Elliott Management could force a shake-up at the FTSE 100 firm. BP boss Murray Auchincloss under pressure to scrap green agenda.
The Saba saga has raised concerns about the challenges faced by private shareholders wanting to cast their votes.
The bank has frozen £20 million of savings of British National (Overseas) passport holders who fled repressive national security laws.
The concession allows Shein, most of whose products are made in China, to post parcels direct to UK shoppers without paying duty.
The firm's boss, Larry Fink, was previously a vocal advocate of the need for action to address climate change.
Lloyds, NatWest and Barclays made £30 billion between them last year by exploiting the gap between the rates for savers and borrowers, City experts say.
Existing shareholders should sit tight, while new investors might also fancy a pop at current levels.
Over-the-air updates are so common now we live in a world of 'software-defined-vehicles'. But how do OTAs work and why do they add value to a car?
Speculators are betting against a host of British companies in the wake of Rachel Reeves's anti-business Budget.
Industry figures have long argued it is not achievable because of planning delays and a shortage of workers from brickies and scaffolders to plumbers and electricians.
Keir Starmer should intervene before more damage is done to UK plc, consumers and under-siege smaller businesses.
Analysts at Jefferies believe it will be the biggest betting event in US sporting history with £1.3billion being staked. Interest has been piqued by Swift's involvement.
The online fast fashion giant had been hoping for a blockbuster £50billion flotation this year but is poised to cut its valuation to just over £40billion.
China's BYD for the first time sold more EVs in Britain than Tesla over a month. In January, the Far East relative newcomer recorded 1,614 registrations compared to Tesla's 1,458.
Millions of landlords could face bills of up to £15,000 to comply with Ed Miliband's announcement that all privately rented properties must have an EPC rating of C by 2030.
The financial services giant said it would offload its US protection arm for $2.3billion (£1.8billion) to Meiji Yasuda, one of Japan's oldest and largest insurers.
The move, announced in November, puts some 1,100 jobs at risk with its workforce in Bedfordshire offered roles at its Ellesmere Port plant 150 miles away in Cheshire.
An Italian car brand has taken matters into its own hands by cutting the price of one of its EVs below £40,000 so customers can evade a £425 tax from 1 April.
Are the green shoots starting to emerge for the junior market? Well, it certainly seems to be the case with a rash of fundraisers.
Successful recruits will work in fields such as cybersecurity, customer service, and software engineering, the telecoms giant announced on Friday.
From 1 April, EV owners will be forced to pay Vehicle Excise Duty for the first time under measures implemented by minsters to make the car tax system 'fairer'.
Labour said the plan could reduce average tenant's energy bill by £240 per year - but there are concerns that landlords will sell properties instead of paying to improve them.
Just 28 per cent of people could work out how much money they would have if they invested £10,000 for a year, with the investment growing at 8% and compounded daily.
In a meeting with the Rachel Reeves last week, city bosses called on the Chancellor to cut tax breaks for cash Isa savers.
Crippling mortgage costs have squeezed household budgets for millions of homeowners since 2022, but now a rate cut could see payments finally start to fall.
As part of his love-in with infrastructure, the Prime Minister is vowing to 'rip up the rules' and grant planning licences for a new generation of reactors.
Lyttle, who quit fast fashion chain Boohoo in October 2024 after five years, said he 'always wanted to work' at M&S. Before Boohoo, he was chief operating officer at Primark.
Shares in BBGI, an infrastructure fund that owns roads, schools and hospitals in the UK, Europe, North America and Australia, jumped 17.2 per cent, or 21p, to 142.8p.
With annual profits almost doubling from £24.4bn to £47.6bn, Amazon chief executive Andy Jassy said the quarter 'was the most successful yet'.
Investors hoisted Babcock up to a five-year high after the defence and civil engineering contractor reported strong trading.
The FTSE 100 finished up 103.99 at 8727.28 - a new record closing high. It also hit a new intraday record of 8,767.50 earlier in today's session.
The FTSE 100 close at a new record high after soaring 103.99 points to 8727.28 today.
Britain's largest luxury watch retailer saw demand for prominent brands outpace supply across the two countries, especially products on 'registration of interest' lists.
The brand, which launched in the UK in 2023, will pause its international expansion, including in the UK, according to The Grocer.
A new best buy easy-access savings account was launched by Coventry Building Society this week.
Volkswagen has teased it latest electric car due in 2027 - and it will genuinely be an affordable option.
The energy company is targeting a fundraise of £1m for two wind turbines in Yorkshire and Wales, and will allow retail investors to invest to own a share of the project.
We explain what the Bank of England's decision to cut rates to 4.5% means for your money - and whether rates will be cut again soon.
Dave founded the Bank of Dave 14 years ago to support his local community in Burnley, despite fierce opposition from the high street banks.
Three in five UK drivers stick with their existing brand when it comes time to change their cars - and a new report reveals which manufacturers have the best customer retention.
The FTSE 250 business now anticipates making turnover of around £4.9billion in the year ending March, compared to analysts' average forecasts of just under £4.7billion.
Nationwide says fewer than 2% of its members use physical notebooks in which deposits and withdrawals are recorded when made at a counter.
Workers saving for retirement under auto enrolment are set to miss their pension income goal by well over £12,000, new research reveals.
Starling Bank customers will need to make a change to their current account if they want to keep earning interest on their balances.
The investment vehicle was set to pay out at the end of the 35-year term in 2024 - but Santander needs to confirm I paid off the mortgage and says it no longer has the records.
The European Smaller Companies Trust's shareholders voted down proposals by Saba Capital to kick out its existing directors and replace them with his allies.
Latest forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) are thought to show that almost all the headroom has been used up since the Chancellor's October 30 Budget.
Chief executive Emma Walmsley said ministers must work with the sector to boost investment amid growing concerns about doing business in the UK.
A survey of over 4,700 car insurance claimants has found that many firms are prolonging the ordeal of making a claim for motorists.
Norwegian state-backed group Equinor cut its green targets to boost shareholder value. And France's TotalEnergies will invest less in low-carbon projects.
The IGA, which represents hundreds of garages across the country, said the £54.85 cap 'threatens the viability' of small businesses facing 'inflationary pressures'.
Mortgage lenders may be pre-empting an interest rate cut by the Bank of England tomorrow, with a 0.25 percentage point cut to 4.5% all but nailed on.
Precious metal miners shone as the price of gold hit record highs amid global trade war fears after President Trump imposed tariffs on China - who reacted in kind.
A wave of takeover activity, interest rate cuts and the next chapter of the AI story could turn a new page for European stocks.
Vodafone saw a key revenue stream fall by 6.4% in Germany in its third quarter after a law change last year relating to pay TV.
In the maelstrom of confusion around President Trump's tariff threats, the big question is where does the UK stand? And which might be the winning - and losing - industries and companies?
Spotify, led by boss Daniel Ek (pictured), said user numbers were up 12% year-on-year, and the jump was its highest ever for a fourth quarter.
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